Seccession Restaurant
(212) 791-3771
30 Hudson St
New York,
NY
10013
40.7164
-74.0086
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Tribeca
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The Scene
Tall tabletop candles cast an amber glow across the small dining room, making everyone--amorous couples, business diners and casual Tribeca regulars--look their very best. Light glints off gold Klimt-esque paintings, and mosaics spiral across the ochre walls in a busy, Belle Epoque pattern. Few fine dining rooms are this comfortable; with plush velvet curtains and high-backed settees, it's easy to surrender to the sumptuous service.
The Food
Executive Chef Mario Lohninger (a Munich-trained Wolfgang Puck alum) prepares David Bouley's Austrian classics and "modern eclectic" dishes with finesse. Wiener schnitzel, a puffy cloud of crisp crumb-encasing juicy veal, and fork-tender, spicy beef goulash, are nonpareil. Innovations are just as assured, from the simple Carinthia cheese ravioli with wild mushrooms to the caviar-topped sturgeon, beautifully matched with a bright green spinach-vodka sauce. Menus feature seasonal picks, like sweet corn-foie gras brulee. And desserts, such as the gigantic chocolate-hazelnut soufflé, are unequivocally over the top.
User Reviews
kileyyclm
November 16, 2008
Seriously it's beautiful, the food was amazing and I love the three ways preparation. The timing was perfect, service was on task and not at all overbearing, the food, the food - yum. I left stuffed, a tad tipsy, and just plain thrilled to death that my friend picked up the tab. A great place for a unique and classic dinner out.
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June 25, 2008
A beautiful dining experience that's like stepping into a Klimt painting. The Austrian cuisine is exquisite. Try the Tasting Menu with the wine pairing and you'll be in good hands. My favorite dishes include the Rabbit salad with foie gras, the butternut squash soup and the baby lamb chops. Opulence without being overdone. If ever a restaurant was made for a four-hour meal, Danube is it.
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dchubin
December 27, 2007
Visiting from DC over Xmas and celebrating our wedding anniversary, I was intrigued by the picture of the room and the Bouley name. Other reviews had expressed disappointment in both the food and the service. Our experience was overwhelmingly positive. The room is gorgeous and the first impression is that of a more formal restaurant. The host is a bit officious, but loosens up. Similarly, the meal slows its pace by the entree, and the dessert course is Bouley at his best. The palate cleansers are remarkable. Because I had noted on my reservation that this was a wedding anniversary, we got two desserts -- we couldn't decide between them -- and gratis glasses of Muscat plus a platter of sweets. Then a handwritten card arrived with best wishes and a thank you (probably the warmest dining experience I've had in NYC). My wife had duckling, I had fish, and we both liked the idea that in addition to the tasting menu, one could choose either from the American or the Austrian menu. We sampled from each. The beet salad is a thing to behold -- even before you taste it! On the way out through the now-teeming bar, the hostess handed my wife a breakfast bread in a plastic bag -- another gift from Bouley. If you want to relax and dine in pastel surroundings with service that is attentive but not hectoring, go to Danube.
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What to Drink:
Austrian varieties are the stars of this superb list. A less expensive option that pairs with everything from goulash to fish is Lagrein, a fruity red from Trentino-Alto Adige (formerly Austria).
Know Before You Go:
From simple four-course tastings ($85) to elaborate meals with wine pairings (upwards of $100), there's a set menu for everyone. Bouley's specialties, like truffle-filled squab and marinated mackerel, can be prepared with 48-hours' notice.
The Extras:
The cozy candle-filled bar, with a handful of tables and sofas, is a sophisticated cocktail spot. Wines by the glass range from $8 to $14, classic cocktails go up from there, and beer (try the dark Gosser) is $7.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
